Access Site
TN
Dickey Bridge
City: TN
County: Lincoln
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.13928765, -86.44828087
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Elk River
4 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
IV-V
317 mi away
A) Route 1326 to Route 1305 (above Big Falls)
3.5 mi
130 ft/mi
IV-V(V+)
318 mi away
B) Twisting Falls Gorge: Big Falls (Route 1306) to bridge above Stone Mtn Church (TN)
4.8 mi
IV-V(V+)
318 mi away
Big Falls to Poga Rd
5.0 mi
100 ft/mi
II-III
317 mi away
C. Bridge Above Stone Mtn Church (Route 2520) to US 321 bridge near Elk Mills
5.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Dickey Bridge is a boat ramp access point on the Elk River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. The Elk River is a substantial stream classified as a large river with a drainage area of 1533 square miles and an average flow of 2758 cubic feet per second. This section of the river features a moderate gradient of 12 feet per mile with an average current velocity of 4.17 feet per second, indicating steady water movement suitable for various watercraft.
Boaters accessing the Elk River at Dickey Bridge should be prepared for a river environment with consistent flow conditions. The water velocity and gradient suggest this is neither a slack water impoundment nor an extremely technical whitewater section, making it accessible to paddlers with intermediate experience. The river's substantial size and flow rate indicate that motorboats and other powered vessels are appropriate for this access point, though current conditions should always be assessed before launching.
Boaters accessing the Elk River at Dickey Bridge should be prepared for a river environment with consistent flow conditions. The water velocity and gradient suggest this is neither a slack water impoundment nor an extremely technical whitewater section, making it accessible to paddlers with intermediate experience. The river's substantial size and flow rate indicate that motorboats and other powered vessels are appropriate for this access point, though current conditions should always be assessed before launching.
Amenities
parking
restrooms